Career Counsellor — Deccan High School Opening — Deccan High School, Bangalore
Deccan High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Deccan High School
- School
- Deccan High School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Bangalore, Karnataka — a fresh opening for a Career Counsellor — Deccan High School at Deccan High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 61+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Deccan High School, a State Board school in Bangalore, is hiring a Career Counsellor.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students
- Coordinate with parents, teachers and external specialists
- Maintain confidential case records
- Support inclusion and wellbeing initiatives
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Degree in Psychology / Social Work / Special Education as relevant
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What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Deccan High School
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Career Counsellor — Deccan High School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
About Deccan High School
Deccan High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1965, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
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